Category Archives: Life
Red eye flight survival kit
I’m not totally sure why I’m doing this to myself, but I’m taking a red eye to New York in a minute. I’m just hardcore like that. I actually don’t mind the idea behind taking a red eye, but I … Continue reading
Technology is weird
I’m writing this from inside a metal tube, 30,000 feet in the air. And then, I’m going to hit “publish” and it will be online. That’s kind of insane right? It fits though. I’m spending most of this week on … Continue reading
Summer planning and possibilities.
Today was a perfect Portland summer day. Almost, but not quite, 90 degrees. Not a cloud in the sky and 0% chance of rain. I adore summer. It fills me with a sense of possibility and slight recklessness – a … Continue reading
Things to do on an airplane when your laptop dies.
Holy crap, April went fast – and May’s going even faster. I’ve been bouncing around the country more than usual the past few weeks. By June I will have traveled to DC, New York, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Tucson and back … Continue reading
Finally, spring.
Today it was sunny and 67 degrees. I skipped my long run to get a pedicure with my childhood best friend, to hang out in the sun with Oliver and to enjoy breaking my Lenten fast. I don’t regret it. … Continue reading
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For my cousin, who I know can do it
Sometimes when I run, my knee kind of hurts. And afterwards, my hamstrings and calves are always sore. That’s ok. I have a foam roller and I’ve learned some good stretches. What’s remarkable is that in spite of all of … Continue reading
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Rut buster
It’s no secret to anyone who has interacted with me the last couple months that I’m kind of stuck in a rut. Nothing’s wrong, but nothing’s really that right either. Everything just kind of is. That’s ok. Life can’t always … Continue reading
Ask and you shall recieve
A few weeks ago I posted this Real Simple cake article on Pinterest with the caption “someone please give me a reason to bake a cake.” My little brother Josh obliged. By marrying his beautiful girlfriend last week. It was a … Continue reading
Almost
It’s almost the time of year I love best in Oregon. (Ok, I’m using “almost” liberally in that sentence – it’s still February and Oliver just told me it’s supposed to snow this week. But, today was sunny and crisp … Continue reading
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My manifesto – a way to beat the blues.
I’m experiencing a major case of the January blahs. Nothing’s wrong exactly, but I’m cold, I’m anxious, I’m bored and I don’t really have anything to look forward to this month. I went for a run, but couldn’t shake the … Continue reading
